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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.69, 762.65 and 303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.69, 762.65 and 303.99 is: 419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.69 : 762.65 = 303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.69/762.65 = 303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.69x = 762.65 × 303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.69x = 231,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,834.73/552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.47

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